Summer Internship, Legal
Job Overview
Job title: Summer Internship, Legal
Company: Nutrien
Job description: Job Description
Summer Internship, Legal – (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, or Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.
Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 20,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers.
We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.
Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.
This position term will begin in May 2021 for approximately 4 months.
The successful candidate will report to the SVP, General Counsel, Securities and Corporate Secretary.
What you will do:
- Assist the legal department with matters as needed, including legal research and writing, and document preparation in a wide variety of legal areas, including corporate law, corporate governance law, labor and employment, securities law, integrity matters, pension and benefits, cybersecurity and privacy law, administrative and contract law
- Assist with confidential internal investigations
- Assist with internal policy preparation, review, and revision
- Assist with preparation, development, and deployment of employee training on legal and integrity matters, including in-person/live training and online training
- Assist with the Company’s Integrity Program
- Assisting in providing legal support on procurement matters including contract review and refining standardized terms and conditions for contracts
- Assist with dispute resolution and litigation matters including drafting demand letters and reviewing pleadings
- Work with in-house counsel to review and comment on contracts
- Assist counsel with advising clients as needed
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
What you will bring:
- Currently enrolled in a university or college law program, working toward a Juris Doctor designation
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale (or equivalent) is preferred
- Competence in standard Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Outlook)
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with others in a fast-paced, busy legal environment
- Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with the members of the Legal Department as well as the business units served by the Legal Department
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
- Familiarity with administrative law rules regarding procedural fairness in internal investigations is a preference
- Prior work or volunteer experience in a professional setting considered an asset
Are you a good match? Apply today!
Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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Location: Saskatoon, SK – Calgary, AB
Job date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:03:27 GMT